The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-31
THE RACE-TRACK.
Hanover, the Famous Three-Year- Old,
Beaten by Withers,s Laggard.

Hanover, the Famous Three Year Old,
Beaten by withers's Laggard.
NEW YORK, July 30-There was a sensation
at Monmouth Park to-day when Dwyer Brothers
great three-year-old Hanover was beaten, and
over a good bit of ground, too. by D. d. Witherss
Laggard. To be sure, Hanover had to lag an
extra impost of fifteen pounds, but even at that
he was hot favorite. Now that his hackers
have got their breath, it seems to be the general
opinion that it is another Of the pitcher
which went too often to the fountain; in
other words, that Hanover has been overworked.
There was very large attendance and bright
weather. There was rain about noon. which
took something from the speed of the track.
First Race-Handicap; and one-eighth
miles. Saxony by two lengths; Preciosa
second, Barnum third. Time. 1854.
Second Race-Sapling stakes; for two-year-
olds; three quarters of mile. Fltzjamss won
by half a length; Now or-Never second. Ford
ham third. Time 1:16z.
Third Race-Raritan stakes: for three-year-
DDS one and one-quarter mile. The starters
got the flag at the first offer, and
dashed away with Laggard first, Brad
ford second, and Hanover third. This
was regarded as ominous, as Hanover had gen
orally set the pace in all his races. As they
swung into the stretch Bradford in front,
with Laegard at his heels, and Hanover last.
Passing the stand Bradford led by a length,
while Hanover was head in front
of Laegard. All were going under pull,
but Hanover did not go as easy
as usual. or pull hard his bit.
On the lower turn Bradford opened a gap
or two lengths between himself and Hlndoos
great son. who was still but q head In advance
of Laggard Laggard put on steam on the up
per turn. and as he went by Hanover a cry of
Hanover is beateni" was heard. As they came
into the home stretch Mclaughlin was seen to
be riding" Hanover, and then a hundred voices
proclaimed: 'He's beatenp He's beatenw 1t
was too true. The great horse had been called
on once too often, and he could not respond. On
incr e
and dashed past the, judges stand winner by
eight lengths Bradford was two lengths behind
Hanover. Time, PA.
Fourth Race-Handicap one and three-eighth
mile. Linden won by length; Barnum second,
Hypasia third. Time, 2:5o4.
Fifth Race-The Scud stakes; Welter handi-
cap; five-eiIhths of mile. Mona won by two
lengths; Milton second, Mailer third. Time,
104.
Sixth Race-Selling; one mile. Suitor won
by lengths Easter Sunday second. Grenadier
third Time. 1:454.
Racing a Saratoga.
SARATOGA, July 30.-The attendance at the
race track to-day was the largest of the season.
The track in fine condition. The leading
feature of the day the initial contest for the
Merchants stakes, an event to which the Sara
toea merchants subscribed 81, 400 added money.
First Race-The Spinaway stakes; for fillies
two year old; five furlong. Los Angles was first,
Blithesome second and Cokena third. Time,
furongs, but then she was passed by Blithe-
some. In the final struggle Los Angeles rushed
to- the front and won by half length.
Second Race-Three- fourths of raile. Lewis
Clark was first. Chestnut gelding, by Catesby,
second, and Ereous third. Time. 1:154
Third Race-Merchants' stakes; mile and
five furlongs. Dunboyne and Elkwood were the
only starters and the race resulted in dead
heat. This was of the most exciting races
that ever took place on the Saratoga track. The
horses Tapped running head and head
the entire distance. and they passed under the
wire exactly even terms in 1:544. Godfrey,
the rider of Dunboyne, made complaint to the
judges of foul, but Blayloeck. Elkwood's
jockey, denied the charges and dead heat was
officially announced The race created the most
intense excitement.
Fourth Race-One mile and seventy yards.
Biggonet first, Orvid second. and Buffalo
third. Time, las. Biggonet pulled up lame
Fifth Race-Selling; and one-sixteenth
mile. Irish Pat won; Unique second, Strains
pey third Time, I52
The dead-heat for the Merchants stakes be-
tween Dupboyne and Elkwood was run off at
the close of the last Elkwood won easily
by ten lengths Time. 2:544.